Courses and events
3 March 2022
National Network RCOTSS – Independent Practice This session is hosted by the RCOT Specialist Section – Independent Practice for independent practitioners working or considering working internationally . This will provide you an opportunity to network , share practice and understand more about the role of occupational therapy . This is an RCOT Specialist Section – Independent Practice members only event . Venue : Virtual , Zoom . Time : 7 to 8pm . Cost : n / a . Contact : Fiona , RCOT @ outlook . com
4 March 2022
RCOTSS – Independent Practice Regional Networking RCOTSS-IP NW and Northern and Yorkshire region Regional networking ( opportunities for all regions ) including short presentation on : Challenges of creating safe home environments for children with sensory needs . Venue : Virtual – Zoom . Cost : Free . Contact : danni @ key2indep . com or 07969571721
5 – 6 March 2022
Approved Learning Award
Acupuncture for occupational therapists NCORE Facilitator : Richard O ’ Hara . This new , two-day introduction to acupuncture is designed specifically for HCPC registered occupational therapists and enables them to apply basic acupuncture in practice and has been awarded RCOT approved learning . The course teaches 10 of the most influential acupuncture points and their safe implementation in practice . It aims to help occupational therapists maintain occupation at the centre of practice within hand therapy and pain management . CPD : 14 hours . Cost : £ 395 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
8 March 2022
Aspects of functional anatomy , muscle physiology and fascia as they relate to the individual with neurological damage or disease ( Level 1 ) NCORE Trainer : Erica Malcolm . Course aims : to provide the student with an overview of how bony anatomy , muscles and connective tissue function together for movement control ; to provide the student with an assessment structure that will enable them to identify when a patient has compromised movement due to aspects of poor anatomical or connective tissue control or alignment ; to provide the student with the theoretical foundation for practical exploration of the influence of poor anatomical alignment or negative connective tissue changes . CPD : 7.5 hours . Cost : £ 130 . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
10 March 2022
National Network – Mental Health forum RCOTSS – Independent Practice This session is hosted by the RCOT Specialist Section – Independent Practice for independent practitioners working or considering working internationally . This will provide you an opportunity to network , share practice and understand more about the role of occupational therapy . All members welcome . Quarterly sessions ( 2nd Thursday of month ). Venue : Virtual , Zoom . Time : 4pm to 5pm . Cost : n / a . Contact : FionaRCOT @ outlook . com
15 March 2022
Designing for wheelchair users Viva Access Ltd This course focuses on design issues for new-build wheelchair housing . It explores a wide range of generic design standards and signposts delegates to useful further guidance . It also overviews essential elements of Part M ( Cat 3-Wheelchair Housing ) such as bedroom sizes , furniture requirements and wheelchair storage / transfer spaces and references Design Templates usable in new wheelchair dwellings . Venue : Online via Zoom . Time : 9.30am to 12.30pm . CPD hours : 3 . Cost : Early bird price £ 29.50 , plus VAT ; standard price £ 35 , plus VAT . www . viva-access . com / book /
16 March 2022
RCOT Specialist Section – Major Health Conditions Cardiac and Respiratory Clinical Forum webinar RCOTSS – Major Health Conditions This network and peer support session is an opportunity for individuals working with individuals , who have cardiac and respiratory conditions . Venue : Virtual – Zoom . Time : 7pm to 8pm . Cost : Free . Contact : lynsey . wright @ nhs . net
18 March 2022
Risk assessment for occupational therapists Access Independent This course will consider the use of risk assessment as a tool to assist with clinical decisions as an occupational therapist working in the community . It covers principles of risk assessment and management , how to risk assess to help with best interest decisions , functional assessments and provision of equipment or adaptations . Venue : Remote training via microsoft teams – you stay at your home . Time : 9.30am to 13.15pm . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Contact : gabriella . mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or 01223 229091
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